Opodo Meeting offer - can't say fairer than that

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Opdo's CEO David Scowshill addressed Ecademy last night in London. He had a number of interesting observations to make about the travel industry in general, and how he felt commissions were likely to go - essentially in terms of for them as an agent, but obviously this has a knock on effect for us as affiliates.

My heavily delayed train meant I was too far back to get my question in from the floor about affiliate marketing, so I had a quick chat with him afterwards.

Far from being hostile to an approach from an "angry" affiliate, he welcomed the dialogue, and suggested a visit to the office. I think this might be more useful if other affiliates come along, although I did mention the forum to him, and the active posts here.

So, if you run a travel (or general interest) website, and would be interested in getting together to arrange a visit to Opodo's offices, the offer is there.

I think there will be lots of other useful insights into the inner workings of all the airlines, hotel chains, car rental co's etc as well.

James
(Posting to Affiliate lounge as meeting offer is of general affiliate interest, not specific to TD)

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James

I for one would certainly be very interested in attending such a meeting - once you've got a date/time could you please email me info at fantasytocatour.co.uk or pm me.

Thanks

Keith

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yep I'm certainly interested - drop me details! :-)

[Qui Gon Jinn]

Please include me, it's always productive sitting down with a merchant discussing ideas.

[Frostie]

Fantastic news from Opodo - although not travel related, and also unable to go, I think what Opodo are offering is simply fantastic, and a HUGE step in the right direction. Something as simple as this really reiterates that some merchants are greatful for what affiliate are doing on their behalf.

I would like to see a few more of the larger merchants also offering something similar, as it can only improve communication and understanding between merchants and affiliates.

Also I would love to organise a visit to Network offices, something that a few people did before the last G2G. Infact, if anyone is interested let me know, and I might actually get my backside into gear and do something about it, instead of wishing and waiting.

Bravo to Opodo